[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

You need to ride a Jones Plus! Getting the front wheel up is super easy! On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 4:19:45 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: > > On road they are fine. Very laid back feeling, smooth and what others > mentioned. Off road I found I didn't like them so much especially if paired >

[RBW] WTB: Albatross bar HT Aluminum

Here's one with the stem you need in Dreaded Auction World. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/201607963844 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom queue

H^3 tandem is mighty tempting, isn't it! On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 7:49 PM, Abcyclehank wrote: > I have seriously considered that! I might just go with a 65cm Mustard Clem > and a Large tandem. The Clem could always go to my future son in law if he > proves worthy enough. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom queue

I have seriously considered that! I might just go with a 65cm Mustard Clem and a Large tandem. The Clem could always go to my future son in law if he proves worthy enough. Ryan West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] fs: Brooks Cambium - C19 & cheap stems

For sale: 1) Brooks Cambium C19... almost new! I gave the Cambium one last shot & just purchased this brand new. I put 50 miles on it before I went back to my old B17. $110 shipped https://s32.postimg.org/nv6p747c5/brooks1.jpg 2) Stems that came from a Surly LTH. 110mm / +17 degrees. For 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

On 06/29/2016 07:15 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 2:19 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: On 06/29/2016 02:20 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom queue

You are clearly missing and needing a "long" bike, but the new XL Clem will get you that, without going custom. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Choco Norm Handlebars

I'm thinking about putting some different handlebars on my Bridgestone MB-2. I'd like to get some feedback regarding the Choco Norm Handlebars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom queue

David & Esteban, For each of you a Legolas like custom would be perfect. I thought Grant stated a semi-custom Leg is a possibility if you order from the non-published menu. However your 48mm tires and 650B wheels might not fly for less that full custom price. Myself being vertically blessed,

[RBW] WTB: Albatross bar HT Aluminum

If it comes with a 12cm Tallux, all the better! Let me know if you've got one to sell. Thanks, D. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Thanks for chiming in with that Patrick, that's +1 for Hunq. Riv style and massive expedition really feel like they go together too. On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11:13:47 PM UTC+8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Paul, I've done 200 miles of the Colorado section of the GDMBR with my > Hunqapillar

[RBW] Re: Long Chain Stays

"Mature" as in "not something you'd expect to be resolved in a prototype" ? Or "mature" as in "good questions, and of course you can" ? On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 6:02:49 PM UTC-6, BenG wrote: > > I specifically asked Keven if I could still lift the front end up a curb > on this long bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

With these Loups I got three in the first 500 miles, then nothing until last Sunday, maybe 3000 miles? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom queue

I want one of what he's having! On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 4:05 PM, Esteban wrote: > I have a '99 Joe/Joe Road Custom that fits a 32 max tire. Its sublime. If I > were to jump on a custom these days, as discussed with some pals this > weekend, I'd get Legolas geometry and tubing

[RBW] Long Chain Stays

I specifically asked Keven if I could still lift the front end up a curb on this long bike before I bought his brown protoloosa. And if it would take a kickstand. He called those mature bike priorities. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: WTB: Right Silver Shifter or Pair

Thanks for everyone's help. Unfortunately I am still on the market for Silver Shifters Levers a pair or a single lever. -Ethan Oakland, CA On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7:29:06 PM UTC-7, Ethan Guy wrote: > > Last weekend before a very beautiful loop ride along some coastal > mountains, I was

[RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

What a magical meet-up! I rode to the Inn (solo) once a few years back and the mystical, contemplative nature of the place is to me very obviously conductive to a gathering like this one. A real scenic balcony perch to reflect on life with no annoying cars or throngs around. Can't wait to get

[RBW] FS: Stickpack $110 shipped

I have one, gave one to my brother, but it is too Riv-ish, not technical enough for him! These are to be used - sturdy and still light enough to pack as an extra bag or take biking when you are going to hike in the middle.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 2:19 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 06/29/2016 02:20 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: > >> Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but >> it's great to have images with solid information! >> >> Random thought: I wonder if thinning

[RBW] Re: Custom queue

I have a '99 Joe/Joe Road Custom that fits a 32 max tire. Its sublime. If I were to jump on a custom these days, as discussed with some pals this weekend, I'd get Legolas geometry and tubing but with 650B and capacity for 48mm tires, ie. "road plus" Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Speaking of duh - goodness, I should have had some coffee before writing this post considering my poor grammar. Front it will be! And I'll save weight by not adding the front mini rack, as weight savings is my goal. Esteban On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 1:00:27 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

Thanks Mark! John On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:23:39 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Voila! > > https://www.instagram.com/p/BGyNaFoSTHY/?taken-by=compasscycle > > On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 4:21 PM, John > wrote: > >> 44mm Compass tires?!? In 700C?!? Oh man, I missed

Re: [RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

Voila! https://www.instagram.com/p/BGyNaFoSTHY/?taken-by=compasscycle On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 4:21 PM, John wrote: > 44mm Compass tires?!? In 700C?!? Oh man, I missed this! My Woolly > Mammoth is in love, or what ever that sound it's making means. > > Where are these

[RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

44mm Compass tires?!? In 700C?!? Oh man, I missed this! My Woolly Mammoth is in love, or what ever that sound it's making means. Where are these teasers to be found? John On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 12:27:48 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Barlow Pass on my 700C Atlantis. They're

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

I think I'm going to do one of the Pancake Breakfast rides from Fairfax. Maybe even park at the gate on Bo-Fax road. The ride across Alpine Dam with no cars for miles in either direction is pretty amazing. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 1:43:25 PM UTC-7, René

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

On 06/29/2016 02:20 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but it's great to have images with solid information! Random thought: I wonder if thinning the outer rubber on a tire could, under some circumstances, lead to less flatting? Hear

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm AHH (2014)

Thanks, Bob! I hope you find a great home for that beauty! What a fantastic build. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:25:03 PM UTC-6, Bob Cook wrote: > > Thanks, Deacon. That sentence was not meant to remain in the post. > > My price is $4,000. > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

Those photos are very nice! Can you share your route? I'm thinking that at some point in mid august, I'd like to try to go for a day ride to check the place out. I'm wondering if you'd recommend parking in Fairfax and doing the loop from there just to avoid all the climbing at the end of the

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm AHH (2014)

Thanks, Deacon. That sentence was not meant to remain in the post. My price is $4,000. On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:39:00 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Hey Bob! Beautiful bike! List protocol says sellers name their price, as > we're not an auction site. > > With abandon, > Patrick >

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

I have yet to have difficulty getting through anywhere on singletrack because of my panniers, and I've never understood the "problem" except as one created by frame back marketers. The reality is my legs and feet are wider and lower than my rear bags, so if my front frame and carcass make it

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Front, duh. I've come to appreciate the challenge of riding narrow brushy/snowy single track with lowriders. So far the ass-over-teakettle moments have been fun. Plus the extra weight pretty much assures you keeping the front wheel planted on loose turns or steep climbs. Gabe On

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

I'm with Mark, but only by instinct and inclination. Mark has the experience to back it up. My new dirt touring build has a Nitto Mt Campee front only. No rear rack at all. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 12:24:07 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Front!! > > I

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm AHH (2014)

Hey Bob! Beautiful bike! List protocol says sellers name their price, as we're not an auction site. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 1:29:10 PM UTC-6, Bob Cook wrote: > > For a number of reasons it is time to part with my 61 cm A. Homer Hilsen, > delivery of which I took

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

I pack my truckSack with my food on the front mini-rack, the rest on the back. Works perfectly for me (too much weight up front drives me batty, not than I need help getting there!). However, from others' experiences, you can't go too wrong in general, and you'll learn best what works for you

[RBW] FS: 61 cm AHH (2014)

For a number of reasons it is time to part with my 61 cm A. Homer Hilsen, delivery of which I took from RBW July 1, 2014. I would like to avoid packing and shipping, so for the time being, local pick-up or delivery only. "Local" here meaning within 6 hours of eastern Iowa. "Delivery" here

[RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

Barlow Pass on my 700C Atlantis. They're dreamy. And Compass has released some teaser shots of a new 44mm 700C tire coming out soon, which is also tubeless ready. That'll be my next tire for sure. On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11:05:47 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I have the 700 X 35mm

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

I should have added, all the trips I mentioned were off road. Some were just on dirt and gravel roads, some on grassy double track, some on rooty single track. It was great all the time On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:24:07 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Front!! > > I did the Oregon Outback,

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Front!! I did the Oregon Outback, a trans-Washington tour, and dozens of weekend s24o's and winter camping trips with my Atlantis and Nitto Campee front rack with Ortlieb Roller Plus panniers and a Wald basket (or Swift Ozette bag). Works wonderfully. It just handles so well. Sometimes I'd

[RBW] Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Please define dirt. If there is a lot of singletrack involved then low flying bags can be a problem in some high density underbrush regions. But if it's mostly double track and dirt road riding then they work great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

I can't directly answer your question, but in my own personal experience of riding around Albuquerque over the last 25+ years, I've found that very light tires are not always prone to more flats -- this in an area where 99/100 flats are from goatheads, and not glass, nails, or other debris. For

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

Great to read the ride reports from the other groups. We split into an initial three groups Saturday morning, based on speed/distance/terrain. I ended up going with the last group on what was billed as the shorter/smoother ride. I don't know about all that, but 34 miles later, I wasn't turning

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

The only way that trio could be closer to my dream stable would be if the Appaloosa was a Bombadil!! Nice bike! On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:52:00 PM UTC-5, Keith Muller wrote: > > Ryan, > > I like the look of the current M9000 XTR, but everyone has the > preferences. I have it setup

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but it's great to have images with solid information! Random thought: I wonder if thinning the outer rubber on a tire could, under some circumstances, lead to less flatting? Hear me out... As we can all tell by looking at used

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

Michael, It is the 32F. It mounted up fine. The mount on the fork crown requires some creative spacer placement on the backside of the crown. Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

Kai, I would be really interested to see how the choco-moose bars work on a Clem. I was thinking of the same swap on my stock Clem. Jim D Massachusetts On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10:58:44 PM UTC-4, Kainalu wrote: > > This is a beautiful bike! > I'm waiting on a Clem in

[RBW] Re: Clementine Climbs a Mountain

I cannot wait to see the Clem hop.Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 12:52:50 AM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > You've lost me. What part of recommending to the designer ad nauseam that > he lower the bottom bracket drop and shorten the

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

Is that the Nitto 32F mini on the front? Does it fit perfectly? That looks great! m On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10:14:43 PM UTC-4, Keith Muller wrote: > > Mostly finished up my Appaloosa build tonight. Pretty happy with how it > turned out. Just waiting on my dynamo lighting to show up so

[RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

I have the 700 X 35mm Pasela Tourguards on my PX-10 and in 4 or 5 years of commuting and 1 '1/2 - 2 hr rides (not in winter and not in rain, if I can help it since there is NO room for fenders and very tight clearance , esp the rear tire ) I think I've only had 2 or 3 flats that I can

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 33R Large Rear Rack with Double Pannier Rail

I'm building up for a week-long camping trip and thought I'd check if there was one of these here before buying a new one. I could offer $175 (shipped) but am flexible on that number. If anyone has one sitting around and not in use, please reply off-list. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

That is one hell of a triple threat line up right there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Yet another Appaloosa Build

Your idea of a B bike is someone's A+ bike. I like the looks of all your bikes and I like mixing nice parts on my own fleet On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:52:00 PM UTC-5, Keith Muller wrote: > > Ryan, > > I like the look of the current M9000 XTR, but everyone has the > preferences. I have it

[RBW] Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

I'm building up my Hunqua and planning some bike camping that will involve as much dirt as possible. I have a front and rear Nitto Campee lowrider rack - can anyone chime in from experience about impressions with either? I've used both, but not on dirt and not on a Hunqua or Fatlantis... This

Re: [RBW] Three under 50 mile Dirt Road loops from Frederick Maryland

Jeff, check out gambrill state park, Cunningham falls state park, little Bennett's hike in camp spot and greenbrier state park. They're all sorta close and it would be easy to map something out that includes them. Check out Michaux for legal back country camping. James On Wednesday, June 29,

Re: [RBW] Three under 50 mile Dirt Road loops from Frederick Maryland

Thanks - these look great! Are there spots around any of these routes that provide for safe/non-prohibited camping to turn them into an s24o? As it can be tough to wrangle a day of solo riding from my general family commitments, when I can I try to turn such events into overnight trips. If I could

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

Because it's forbidden to sell non-Rivlike things here, or even really discuss them. :) I'm actually glad this thread was allowed to stand. On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 1:59:58 PM UTC-4, pb wrote: > > Why not start here, or on the BOB list, or at least provide links to your > listings